Iran-Europe Relations

Iran, EU agree to continue talks on Yemen

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Following the Monday meeting between Iran and the European Union on the latest developments of Yemen in Brussels, the sides agreed to continue discussions in this format.

INSTEX not to fulfill all of Iran’s expectations: Falahatpisheh

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Chairman of National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iranian Parliament Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh said that the proposed financial channel of European countries, known as INSTEX, does not satisfy all expectations of Iran.

Senior MP defends Foreign Ministry decision to expel Dutch diplomats

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Chairman of National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of Iranian Parliament said that Foreign Ministry's move to expel two Dutch diplomats from Tehran is ‘defendable’.

Tehran expels two Dutch diplomats

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – In a reaction to Tehran’s move in expelling two Dutch diplomats, the Foreign Ministry of the European country recalled its ambassador for consultations on Monday.

Leader to cabinet:

Don’t rely on ‘vicious’ EU package for resolving economic issues

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution said that the Iranian government should not rely on European countries' proposed packages for solving internal economic problems.

Europe’s behavior affects EC’s decision on FATF-related bills: Rezaie

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Expediency Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said that behavior of European countries will influence the body’s final decision about ratifying FATF-related bills.

Iran Air flights to European destinations underway uninterruptedly

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Farzaneh Sharafbafi, Director of the Airline of the Islamic Republic of Iran, says that despite US sanctions and hurdles, the Iran Air flights are continuing without stop.

By: Salman Parviz

INSTEX: EU assumes Iranians walking on banana leafs

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – After months of delay and despite the 2015 commitments of European leaders towards the Iran nuclear deal, the so-called E-3 (Germany, France and the UK) registered the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX). However, this special purpose vehicle (SPV) has no engine or driver and doesn’t conform with the trade and investment promises made in return for dramatic reduction in Iran’s nuclear program.

Zarif to Europe:

Time to get wet if you want to swim against tide of US unilateralism

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on the European countries to take practical steps to reject US unilateralism, warning that Iran cannot fight for global security despite EU reluctance to seriously preserve the JCPOA.

EU after decreasing Iran’s self-sufficiency in defense: FM Spox

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said that there are some European groups which seek to reduce Iran’s self-sufficiency in the defense sector.

Expediency Council suspicious of request on endorsing CFT, Palermo: Rezaie

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Expediency Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaie said that the body is suspicious of European countries’ requests for endorsing FATF-related bills in the country.

Anti-Iran Warsaw conference doomed to failure: Senior lawmaker

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) - Chairman of National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of Iranian Parliament, Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh says that the US-sponsored two-day conference on the Middle East region which will kick off in Warsaw on Wednesday is already doomed to failure.

Iran considers INSTEX as ‘first step’: envoy

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Russia Mehdi Sanaei described the establishment of EU's trade mechanism for Iran (INSTEX) as a ‘first step’, adding that Tehran expects adoption of more practical measures from European countries to protect its interests.

Senior MP criticizes signing JCPOA with no termination clause

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Member of Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Seyed Hossein Naghavi Hosseini has said that while the JCPOA bears not results for Iran any longer Iran is still committed to deal.

Iran has ‘many options on table’ if EU delays its commitments on JCPOA: Salehi warns

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Iran Nuclear Chief Ali Akbar Salehi said that if European signatories of JCPOA slow down the process of meeting their commitments, Iran may use many options that it has on the table.

Rezaie describes INSTEX link to FATF as ‘blackmailing’

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Expediency Council (EC) Secretary Mohsen Rezaie has criticized the newly established financial channel known as INSTEX by Europeans saying that linking the channel to the accession of FATF related bills is sort of ‘blackmailing’.

Zarif says Iran will not wait for Europeans in its trade relations

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Foreign minister Zarif says that Iran will not wait for the implementation of EU's non-dollar channel as it has continued its trade relations so far.

Pres. Rouhani:

Tehran willing to establish close ties with Croatia in all fields

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Tehran is willing to establish close relations with Croatia in all fields of mutual interest, according to the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday.

Iran ready to build light-water reactors for its neighbors: Salehi

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that Iran is ready to design and construct light-water research reactors for the neighboring countries.

EU envoy to US:

EU to make every effort to ensure Iran’s economic benefits

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – The European Union ambassador to the US David O'Sullivan says Europe is determined to make every effort to continue to allow Iran to have the commercial benefits promised in the nuclear deal.

Mogherini says SPV to be announced in coming hours

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said Thursday that the establishment of Special-Purpose Vehicle will be announced in the coming hours.

Araghchi says 8 months too long for establishing SPV

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Monday that 8 months is too long for establishing the Special-Purpose Vehicle (SPV) by the European countries.

Palestinian FM's invitation indicates Warsaw conf. not aimed at Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to the UK said that Poland’s invitation of Palestinian foreign minister to Warsaw conference shows that Iran will not be the focus of this event.

Europe prepares to help trade with Iran despite US Sanctions

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – The UK, France and Germany are set to announce the establishment of a financial mechanism to help their businesses trade with Iran despite US sanctions, according to a draft document obtained by Bloomberg.

While Iran rejects any talks on its defense missiles, French FM threatens it with sanctions

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – The French Foreign Minister France Jean-Yves Le Drian has claimed that France along with other European countries will impose further sanctions against Iran if no progress is made in talks over its ballistic missile program, despite the fact that Iran has so far rejected any talks on its defensive missiles.

EU to establish promised financial channel to Iran next Monday

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – European countries will formally establish their promised financial mechanism to continue business relations with Iran next Monday.

French FM expects EU trade mechanism for Iran to be established in 'coming days'

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – The French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Wed. that the EU-promised payment system to facilitate non-dollar trade with Iran under US sanctions should be established in the coming days.

Iran deputy FM Araghchi meets with Polish counterpart in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a meeting with a political delegation from Poland in Tehran on Monday.